Indoor Plants

Repotting Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — Repotting is the process of transferring a plant from one pot to another pot, either a larger or smaller one. There are several reasons why you might want to repot a plant: Repotting is simple. First, select a pot that is clean and has drainage ...More…

Cleaning Foliage on Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — Dust quickly accumulates on leaves of most indoor green plants. You should regularly dust plant leaves to improve growth and appearance. Leaves covered with dust do not function efficiently. A thin layer of dust will reduce available light and ...More…

Pruning Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — Most of us who grow indoor plants are familiar with their basic requirements. We know they need light, water, air, soil, and fertilizer in the right proportions, and at the right time. It is easy to assume that this is all plants need. In spite ...More…

Watering Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — It is important to water plants correctly. Incorrect watering leads to a poor root system, and this weakens a plant. Inconsistent watering can cause leaf wilt, leaf loss, soggy tissue and corky scabs on the underside of leaves. Weakened plants ...More…

Yellowing Leaves of Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — Leaves occasionally turn yellow and drop off indoor green plants. This may concern you, especially when several leaves start to turn light green or yellow. There are several reasons why plants leaves fall off. Physical injury to a leaf may cause ...More…

Fertilizing Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — Do not feed most plants for the first three months after they arrive in your home. Northern grown plants often have sufficient nutrient supplies to last approximately two to three months. It is always a temptation to feed plants when foliage ...More…

Artificial Lights for Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — When you use artificial light as the only light source for indoor plants, fluorescent tubes or commercial grow lights are probably the best. Place these lamps near the plants; they give a fairly high light intensity with a minimum amount of ...More…

Proper Humidity for Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — Humidity is one of the environmental factors you should consider in the care of indoor plants. If the humidity is too high, plants become susceptible to rot, mold and mildew. This is rarely a problem in homes, but if it is, you can control it ...More…

Proper Light for Indoor Plants

North Dakota State University — Light is one of the most important factors to consider in the care of houseplants. All plants require light as their energy source in photosynthesis. This is the way green plants manufacture food. Without adequate light, food supplies dwindle and ...More…

Bloom Baby Flower Garden Pink Ceramic Decor Plant Pots ...

Amazon.com — Features: Bloom Baby Bloom Pots Pretty in pink, this precious trio of flowerpots with matching tray tenderly nurtures delicate young seedlings. A witty way to display your passion for plants! Ceramic. Pots: 3" diameter. Set is 10 1/2" x 3 ...More…

Cymbidium King Arthur 'Green Giant' orchid seedling

Amazon.com — Features: Large green flowers Easy to grow Mature plants cost $30 and up Seedling 2 to 3 years from first flowering Grow this up - you'll be amazedMore…

Dtps Yellow Sunshine - Cheerful yellow flowers ...

Amazon.com — Features: Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant in 3" pots To flower in their next blooming season - spring Sprays of long lasting bright and cheerful yellow flowers Suitable to grow on a windowsill or under artificial lights EAN 0790017931038 Model 9310 MPN ...More…